HIT: Parent Collection

[Criser Family <criserfm@wilmington.net>]

Dear Colleagues,
The response was overwhelming for this request. I started thanking each
one personally, but I could not keep up with the bulk. Please forgive me
for this group thank you. Many of the ideas were the same. Here is a
condensed hit of ideas and suggestions that some of you requested since
you're going through the same experience.
Ask the school guidance counselor, other teachers, and parents for
suggested titles.
Suggestions for starting:
Display the section near the door for more visibility.
Advertise the section in school and media newsletters.
Ask community organizations for pamphlets.
Check out the public library's collection.
Ask the PTA for funding so you won't have to use money from the general
media budget.
Suggested titles:
Books on teaching reading, math, etc. that support the way subjects are
taught in your school.
1-2-3 Magic - a book and video that is a method for gaining control of
your child discipline-wise.
Parenting - for all ages, from birth up.
Reviving Ophelia (parenting)
Siblings without rivalry
Homework without tears
Books with car games, party games, cooperative games
Storytelling ideas
Short story anthologies to read to kids
Historical books related to community
Internet information and safety
Family nutrition
Helping kids through divorce, death, step-parenting, new babies, etc.
Trelease's "Read Aloud Handbook," "Great Books for Boys," "Great Books
for Girls," etc. [Trelease was mentioned frequently]
Notebook of school newsletters
Copies of the curriculum, policies, etc.
Books for talking to your kids about drugs, sex, violence, etc.
Special Ed. titles for parents with children who are LD, dyslexic,
ADD/ADHD, BEH, etc. [contact Special Ed. coordinator for suggested
titles]
Barbara Coloroso's (sp?) video and audio tapes on parenting
Sing-along music (like Raffi)
Magazines such as Sesame Street Parents, Family PC, Parenting, etc.
"Mom's guide to over 500 videos to watch with your children"
Books for parents on learning styles, multiple intelligences, etc.
Books on dealing with bullies, adoption (Berenstain Bears "Bully" book
suggested)
Stages of pregnancy for expectant parents (What to expect when you're
expecting, what is "normal" at different stages)
Websites to visit with your child (keep it updated)
Three resources to use right away:
Channing L. Beete Co., Inc., in South Deerfield, MA (publishes parenting
pamphlets, designed to be purchased in lots and distributed. Their phone
number is 1-800-628-7733. Ask for a catalog)
Debbie Dodd, the Media Specialist at West Dover School in NJ has their
parent collection listed on their website at
http://www.tomsriver.k12.nj.us/staff/d/ddodd/page6.html
Sharron McElmeel, wrote an article entitled "A Well-Stocked Cupboard for
Parents" in Library Talk, Jan/Feb 96, Vol. 9, Issue 1, p 1+
If you are unable to access this article, try emailing the publisher at
linworth@linworth.com

Thanks again for all the help,
Julie Criser, Media Specialist
Blair Elementary School
Wilmington, NC
criserfm@wilmington.net

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